BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20230215T143745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141055Z UID:10000287-1690455600-1690466400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: St. Paul's Little Africa DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to over 150\,000 Africans\, including the largest Somali population outside of Africa. Yet\, many people are not aware of the rich cultural traditions and assets African immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrancy of our state. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota’s East African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s Little Africa cultural corridor. This interactive\, in-person experience will include an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Sabrina’s Cafe & Deli\, a tour of several African-owned businesses\, and lunch at the Eritrean-owned Snelling Cafe. \nThis event is a collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nMembers of Minnesota’s African communities are welcome to register using promo code LITTLEAFRICA to waive the fee if they wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-st-paul-little-africa/ LOCATION:Snelling Cafe and Restaurant\, 638 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104 CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_lfp_st_paul_little_africa_2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20230203T221115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141239Z UID:10000280-1688806800-1688817600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: LGBTQ+ History in Downtown Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-Saint Paul is far from being flyover country; our metro area has some of the richest and deepest LGBTQ+ history in all of North America. Grow your understanding of this history with an interactive\, in-person walking tour of downtown/central Minneapolis\, an area deeply entangled with LGBTQ+ people’s stories\, movements\, and place in the world. \nBe immersed by traveling through downtown Minneapolis\, interspersing history with storytelling from local LGBTQ+ activists and artists. Learn about how down-and-out drifters in the notorious Gateway District helped shape a Twin Cities gay identity\, how lesbians threw parties in deserted industrial warehouses\, how gay and lesbian political power was built in response to police raids\, and how one of the first Pride festivals grew from a ragtag group marching up Nicollet Mall. \nWe hope you’ll come along! \nThis event is a collaboration with Telling Queer History. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis experience involves approximately 2 miles of walking and standing\, starting and ending at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Audio headsets will be provided for amplification of the tour guide and storytellers. \nThis event is open to all. Members of Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community are welcome to register using promo code LGBTQ-HISTORY to waive the fee if they wish. \nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for all Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-lgbtq-history-downtown-minneapolis/ LOCATION:Loring Community Arts Center\, 1382 Willow Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/event_lgbtq_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220503T184128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172224Z UID:10000244-1668243600-1668258000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning in Community: Hmong St. Paul DESCRIPTION:There are nearly 300\,000 Asian Minnesotans\, more than 5% of our state’s population. Hmong\, Lao\, Cambodian\, and Vietnamese make up about 60% of the Asian population in Minnesota. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s vibrant Hmong community through an interactive\, in-person experience. The day will begin and end at the Minnesota Humanities Center. We will travel by bus to Hmong Cultural Center’s new storefront museum for a tour and special presentation. We will then visit the iconic HmongTown Marketplace (a market of 125 small businesses and food vendors) where we will be greeted by the owner to learn about his story and have a guided tour of the market. There will be time for independent shopping and lunch. \nThis is a collaboration with Hmong Cultural Center and HmongTown Marketplace. \nSpace is limited to 50 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nPlease note: Registration cost does not include food. Participants are encouraged to support the financial recovery of small businesses by making purchases from the businesses they learn about on the tour. We recommend bringing cash\, as not all vendors accept credit cards. \nRegistration\nMembers of Minnesota’s Hmong community are welcome to register using promo code HMONGSTPAUL to waive the fee if they wish. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \n  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-in-community-hmong-st-paul/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/event_lfp_hmong_stpaul.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220915T130806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172137Z UID:10000321-1665234000-1665244800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning in Community: LGBTQ+ History in Downtown Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of the Jean Nickolaus Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies and Hennepin County Library \nMinneapolis-Saint Paul is far from being flyover country; our metro area has some of the richest and deepest LGBTQ+ history in all of North America. Grow your understanding of this history with an interactive\, in-person walking tour of downtown/central Minneapolis\, an area deeply entangled with LGBTQ+ people’s stories\, movements\, and place in the world. \nBe immersed by traveling through downtown Minneapolis\, interspersing history with storytelling from local LGBTQ+ activists and artists. Learn about how down-and-out drifters in the notorious Gateway District helped shape a Twin Cities gay identity\, how lesbians threw parties in deserted industrial warehouses\, how gay and lesbian political power was built in response to police raids\, and how one of the first Pride festivals grew from a ragtag group marching up Nicollet Mall. \nWe hope you’ll come along! \nThis event is a collaboration with Telling Queer History. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis experience involves approximately 2.5 miles of walking and standing\, starting and ending at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Audio headsets will be provided for amplification of the tour guide and storytellers. \nThis event is open to all. Members of Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community are welcome to register using promo code LGBTQ-HISTORY to waive the fee if they wish. \nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for all Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-lic-lgbtq-history/ LOCATION:Minneapolis Community and Technical College\, 1501 Hennepin Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Civic Renewal,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/event_lgbtq_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220812T131938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172008Z UID:10000316-1664024400-1664038800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning in Community: North Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of MAAHM and King Neumel \nNorth Minneapolis is rich in history\, culture\, and community inspiration. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of the African American community in North Minneapolis. This interactive\, in-person experience will include a private tour of the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery\, stories from community members on the impact of longtime Northside organizations\, and samplings of food from local Black-owned restaurants. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the organizations and institutions that have nurtured and inspired them. \nThis event is a collaboration with the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery and the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nIf cost is a barrier\, contact Jessica Rust\, jessica@mnhum.org. \nThis event is open to all. Members of Minnesota’s African American community are welcome to register using promo code NORTHMPLS to waive the fee if they wish. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-in-community-north-minneapolis/ LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Civic Renewal,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/event_lic_north_minneapolis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220504T054103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T151935Z UID:10000257-1657962000-1657976400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning in Community: Hmong St. Paul DESCRIPTION:There are nearly 300\,000 Asian Minnesotans\, more than 5% of our state’s population. Hmong\, Lao\, Cambodian\, and Vietnamese make up about 60% of the Asian population in Minnesota. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s vibrant Hmong community through an interactive\, in-person experience. The day will begin and end at the Minnesota Humanities Center. We will travel by bus to Hmong Cultural Center’s new storefront museum for a tour and special presentation. We will then visit the iconic HmongTown Marketplace (a market of 125 small businesses and food vendors) where we will be greeted by the owner to learn about his story and have a guided tour of the market. There will be time for independent shopping and lunch. \nThis is a collaboration with Hmong Cultural Center and HmongTown Marketplace. \nSpace is limited to 40 participants. This experience is also being offered on June 25. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nPlease note: Registration cost does not include food. Participants are encouraged to support the financial recovery of small businesses by making purchases from the businesses they learn about on the tour. We recommend bringing cash\, as not all vendors accept credit cards. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-in-community-hmong-july/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/event_lfp_hmong_stpaul.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220504T053622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T151626Z UID:10000256-1657796400-1657807200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning in Community: St. Paul's Little Africa DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to over 150\,000 Africans\, including the largest Somali population outside of Africa. Yet\, many people are not aware of the rich cultural traditions and assets African immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrancy of our state. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota’s African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s Little Africa cultural corridor. This interactive\, in-person experience will include an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Sabrina’s Cafe & Deli\, a tour of several African-owned businesses\, lunch at the Eritrean-owned Snelling Cafe\, and a special presentation of speakers and artists. \nThis event is a collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions. \nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nRegistration\nMembers of Minnesota’s African communities are welcome to register using promo code LITTLEAFRICA to waive the fee if they wish. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \n  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-in-community-little-africa/ LOCATION:Sabrina’s Café & Deli\, 518 Snelling Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event_lic_little_africa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T004848 CREATED:20220608T164052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T205552Z UID:10000296-1643547600-1643554800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Image detail is from the Minneapolis (Village of Many Lakes) & St Paul (Village along the White Cliffs) map created by artist Marlena Myles. \nLearning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge to action and further learning. \nEvent Content Leads\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Nation. Her educational background includes a BA in Dakota Art and Culture\, and a MAE-Teacher Leadership. She worked in Indian Education for the Osseo Area School District 2005-2020 and has been the Chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association since 2018. Currently she serves as the Project Director of We Are Still Here MN. \nEthan Neerdaels\, Bdewakantunwan Dakota\, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota – American Indian Studies/Dakota Language programs. He currently teaches the Dakota language at Augsburg University\, and co-directs the Indian Education program at Osseo Area Schools. He also serves as the Executive Director of Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye\, a 501c3 dedicated to reversing the trend of language loss and raising future generations of Dakota speakers. \nMore Event Details\nThis event will primarily be outdoors so dress accordingly. \nA Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permit is $7). \nMore detailed information will be sent to all registrants during the week of January 24. \nThis event is offered in partnership with The Great Northern as part of its 2022 festival. \nRegistration\nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT AND WAITLIST HAVE CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-festival-bdote/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_great_northern_festival_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR